Olivia Turner

Olivia is the Arts & Life Editor at the Baylor Lariat. She is a junior journalism major with a secondary major in sociology. Waco, TX

Worked on 805 assignments, created 713, named on 188 bylines for The Baylor Lariat.

By Olivia Turner (Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Sustain local Black-owned businesses even after Black History Month

By Olivia Turner | Opinion EditorBlack-owned businesses in Waco can be hard to find. However, those which have made it in our city don’t just exist; they shine brightly. You’ve probably seen the Tru Jamaica food truck blasting reggae while you’re walking past Fountain Mall. Maybe you’ve even stopped by for some delicious jerk chicken or “Rasta Pasta.” Another hot...

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(Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

An imperfect storm: NCAA needs to do a better job protecting student-athletes

By The Editorial BoardFrom running the line to storming the court, Baylor students have their fair share of “field access.” However, protecting college athletes in these common and exciting events is more of a hot-button issue than you may initially think. The NCAA is battling some voices who urge the league to protect college athletes and others who promote the...

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By Claire-Marie Scott (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Don't live in regret: Spend more quality time with your grandparents

By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Reporter/AnchorThe last thing I want to feel is regret. I think it is a part of human nature. We feel regret when we don’t hang out with our friends, when we don’t study and do badly on an exam or when we spread unkind words about someone. However, regret about not spending enough time with...

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By Abby Roper (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Detox or not: Is staying off social media worth it?

By Abby Roper | PhotographerRecently, there has been an emphasis on participating in social media detoxes. As a New Year’s resolution, many avid phone users and influencers have jumped on the trend of logging out of their social media for a period of time. Often, influencers “announce” and make it known to their followers that they are leaving social media...

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By George Schroeder (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 6 min read

This ISN’T the way: Disney destroys Star Wars, values agenda over story

By George Schroeder | LTVN Executive Producer It’s no secret that since Disney took over Star Wars in 2012, the conversation surrounding the franchise has been controversial, and a certain mouse-inclined company has been taking steps in the wrong direction since day one. This is no small problem either. Star Wars is the fifth-most valuable intellectual property of all time...

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By Shelby Peck (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Family is forever: It's worth investing in your relationships with your siblings

By Shelby Peck | Copy EditorI’m the oldest of four (and somehow the shortest). When I came to Baylor in August 2021, which now seems like a lifetime ago, an unopened world lay ahead of me — a new environment in which I could create my own experience. Being the oldest means you're the first for everything. Life as a...

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By Camie Jobe (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Snow days are rare: If school is closed, our laptops should be too

By Camie Jobe | PhotographerWhen the weather begins to be less desirable, my mind wanders back to the wintery weather of my childhood: peeking out of the warm bed to tiptoe over to the windowsill and peer out, praying for a coating of white to cover the lawn. I vividly remember the handful of snow days I had as a...

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(Olivia as desk editor) + 2 others for The Baylor Lariat - 4 min read

Against the odds: College students are targets of sports gambling phenomenon

By The Editorial BoardIt's one of the best times of the year: the NFL playoffs. While your feet are up as you watch the AFC and NFC championships this weekend, six different commercials promoting a variety of sportsbooks — in-person or virtual places to make sports bets — will surely pop up on your screen. In fact, 12% of the...

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By Braden Murray (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Don't just hit shuffle: Make your playlist more diverse

By Braden Murray | LTVN Sports DirectorGrowing up, you don’t always get a huge say in which music you listen to. For the most part, it’s up to your parents — with the occasional Radio Disney. Thus, I grew up listening to a lot of 80s and 90s music in the car with my family. However, in my early teenage...

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By Lilly Yablon (Olivia as desk editor) + 3 others for The Baylor Lariat - 3 min read

Picture this: Photography could be your next favorite hobby

By Lilly Yablon | PhotographerAround the new year, people look for hobbies. Photography is a great one to pick up because it gives you the chance to meet new people and expand your creativity. I got into photography at the end of my junior year of high school by taking yearbook and broadcast journalism. I started to enjoy it at...

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